🫃 DigestiveGastrointestinalDC 7332

Fecal Incontinence / Sphincter Impairment

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VA Rating Tiers

20%
Meets minimum criteria
10%
Meets minimum criteria
0%
Meets minimum criteria

Rating Notes

  • 20%: Moderately severe fecal incontinence — frequent episodes significantly limiting social and occupational functioning. DC 7332.
  • 10%: Moderate fecal incontinence — occasional episodes with functional limitation and need for protective measures. DC 7332.
  • 0%: Documented but below compensable threshold — service connected but non-compensable.
  • DC 7332 — TODO: describe what drives each rating tier for Fecal Incontinence / Sphincter Impairment.

Eligibility Basics

Current symptoms
In-service event
Diagnosis or lay evidence
  • TODO: Add any Fecal Incontinence / Sphincter Impairment-specific eligibility notes here.

Evidence to Gather

Service Records

  • TODO: e.g. sick call visits, injury reports

Medical Evidence

  • TODO: e.g. physician notes, diagnostic imaging

Lay Evidence (Buddy Statements)

  • TODO: e.g. personal statement describing onset and limitations

Diagnostic Tests

  • TODO: e.g. x-ray, MRI

C&P Exam Preparation

Exam type: Gastrointestinal / Fecal Incontinence / Sphincter Impairment

Be ready to describe

  • in-service cause or event
  • current limitations and worst-day symptoms

Prep notes

  • Be honest and describe your symptoms on a typical day, not your best day.
  • Mention any medications, bracing, or assistive devices you use.
  • Describe how this condition affects your work and daily life.

Quick Facts

Diagnostic Code
DC 7332
Category
Digestive
Subcategory
Gastrointestinal
Typical Claim Type
direct
Rating Range
0% – 20%

Also Known As

fecal incontinence / sphincter impairmentfecalincontinencesphincterimpairment
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